A+U 616 22:01 Dwelling Studies and Japan’s Women Architects

The first issue of 2022 is entirely dedicated to a special feature, “Dwelling Studies and Japan’s Women Architects”. Beginning with an introduction by Atelier Bow-Wow co-founder Momoyo Kaijima, it includes insightful written contributions from Yuzuru Tomonaga, Izumi Kuroishi, Namiko Minai, and Michelle L. Hauk. A wide array of works by women architects is presented, among them projects by Yuki Ishiguro, Akiko Miya, Rie Azuma, Masako Hayashi, and SANAA co-founder Kazuyo Sejima.

The feature also includes an interview with Nobuko Ogawa and a conversation between Kazuyo Sejima and Satoko Shinohara, architect and professor at Japan Women’s University.